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What Is a Medallion Signature Guarantee, and Do I Need One?

Upon seeing the words medallion signature guarantee (MSG), you may envision some shiny grand medallion, signifying a level of greatness few attain.

However, that is far from what this guarantee means. An MSG is a unique tool used to protect the transfer of certain accounts and property from fraudulent transfers and is often required during the...

January 6, 2021

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What to Do When You Inherit a Retirement Account

For decades, common financial planning wisdom has encouraged almost all American workers to maximize their contributions to qualified retirement accounts.

There is no question that doing so can be a powerful way to reduce current income tax liability, increase savings exponentially tax-free, and, in most states, protect your savings from claims of creditors. And by and...

December 10, 2020

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Avoiding Financial Grief: How to Protect Your Significant Other from Frozen Accounts

The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in a person’s life.

Nothing can truly prepare you for such a loss. However, dealing with the financial stress of frozen bank accounts can increase the stress. Without proper planning, your loved one could struggle to gain access to your accounts, creating real...

November 12, 2020

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Why Probate Takes So Long and How to Avoid It

After a loved one dies, their money and property must be distributed to the right people, either according to their will or the state’s default distribution scheme.

Even if you are staying on top of the process, probate can take a minimum of 12 months and sometimes stretches out for years – yes, years. These delays...

September 17, 2020

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Tag Archives: estate

What Is a Medallion Signature Guarantee, and Do I Need One?

Upon seeing the words medallion signature guarantee (MSG), you may envision some shiny grand medallion, signifying a level of greatness few attain.

What to Do When You Inherit a Retirement Account

For decades, common financial planning wisdom has encouraged almost all American workers to maximize their contributions to qualified retirement accounts.

Avoiding Financial Grief: How to Protect Your Significant Other from Frozen Accounts

The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in a person’s life.

Why Probate Takes So Long and How to Avoid It

After a loved one dies, their money and property must be distributed to the right people, either according to their will or the state’s default distribution scheme.

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